Post #730346 by AdOrAdam on Sun, Oct 26, 2014 12:47 PM

Wow, pick a rum, any rum!

Your 'wish list' is pretty much on the money mikehooker :)

Angostura 1824 was a bit woody for me whereas the Angostura 1919 is a lighter sipper - I serve it with clean conscious to normally non rum sipping guests because although it is a cheaper product, it's also good. Likewise I really should get round to trying the 2070 Swizzle.

I was once given a bottle if Planation 5 Star Barbados which I think is a great introductory sipper, light & easy to drink (but a bit sweet). I quite like Bacardi 8 too (for the same reasons but less sweet)

El Dorado 15 & Dorado 12 are both recommended - I can't pick between them as a favorite.

Clement VSOP Vs Saint James Rhum Vieux are both good - I cant fault either rhum, if you could only have one probably the Clement because it makes a better Donga Punch but the SJRV is great (I prefer sipping it).

If you like Jet Pilots etc, the Three Dots & Dash cocktail should be right up your alley.

I have all the above rums on my bar (except the Plantation & the Angostura 1824) so can whole heartedly recommend them.

If you were asking me:

I am curious some new market entrants (Lost Spirits rums, Denizen), would like to try some more whites I've not had (El Dorado 3, Plantation 3 star), new sippers (Papas Pillar, various Plantations) or just replenish some bottles that are low (Goslings 151, Pussers 15).

Plenty to get the in laws started on :)